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ref1 definition

ref (ref)

noun

referee (sense )

transitive verb, intransitive verb reffed, reffing ref′·fing

referee
ref2 definition

ref

  1. referee
  2. reference
  3. reformed
  4. refund

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ref Usage Examples

Possessives

  • whistle: The Cubans began to pour on the pressure only to find the ref's whistle signaling the end of the game.

Converse of object

  • quote: Contact Born Free for information on how you can help - quoting Ref: Badaling Wildlife Park.

Adjective modifier

  • mm: Height is 39 mm and width is 34 mm Ref.

Modifies a noun

  • code: Another similar stamped '2 ' may be available, ref code CS6.

Noun used with modifier

  • grid: The finish will be the Chequers Inn, Ropley, grid ref 636 324, between 22:00 and 22:45.
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